Organisational Design & Restructuring Team Leader

Whizants (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a professional to lead organisational restructuring initiatives. The role involves strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have at least 15 years of experience in organisational transformation and a relevant NQF Level 8 qualification. Preferred qualifications include project management certifications and a coaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum NQF Level 8 qualification is required.
• 15 years of proven experience in organisational restructuring and design.
• Experience working with C-suite or executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage organisational design projects.
• Engage with executive leaders to co-create solutions.
• Ensure adherence to HR and OD regulations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Change management methodologies

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

NQF Level 8 qualification in Industrial/Organisational Psychology

NQF Level 8 qualification in Business Management

NQF Level 8 qualification in Human Resources

NQF Level 8 qualification in Leadership Development

NQF Level 8 qualification in Strategy

Tools

Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2)

Coaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a professional to lead complex organisational restructuring and design initiatives, driving strategic transformation through analysis, design, and implementation of fit-for-purpose organisational structures. The role requires leadership of multidisciplinary teams, executive stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment to strategic objectives, people practices, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage organisational design and restructuring projects across business units. Align organisational structures with strategic objectives, talent strategies, and operational needs.
• Organisational Design & Restructuring: Diagnose organisational challenges and design optimal structures. Develop and implement change roadmaps, operating models, and job architectures. Lead workforce planning, role profiling, and competency mapping exercises.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with executive and senior leaders to co-create solutions. Facilitate workshops, interviews, and focus groups to gather insights.
• Compliance & Best Practice: Ensure adherence to relevant HR and OD regulations and ethical standards. Maintain professional membership and stay abreast of evolving practices in OD and change.
• Team Management: Mentor and guide team members, ensuring professional growth and quality delivery. Provide project oversight and manage timelines, budgets, and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum NQF Level 8 qualification in one of the following fields:
• Industrial/Organisational Psychology
• Business Management
• Human Resources
• Leadership Development
• Strategy or equivalent

• Professional Membership (Mandatory): Valid, current certificate or letter of membership from one or more of the following:

• SABPP – HR/Organisational Development Practitioners
• HPCSA and/or SIOPSA – Industrial/Organisational Psychology Practitioners
• COMENSA, ICF SA, or IGCCP – Professional Coaches or Consultants
• IMCSA – Senior Management Consulting Credentials
• Or equivalent certificate from a registered South African professional body

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of proven experience in:

• Organisational restructuring and design
• Change management and operating model design
• Leading high-impact organisational transformation projects
• Working with C-suite or executive leadership

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and systems perspective
• Advanced stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and organisational diagnosis capability
• Deep understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter)
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Strong communication and report writing skills

Preferred

• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2)
• Coaching qualification
• Experience in public and/or multinational private sector environments